
Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI) launched several new products during a March sales meeting. CDI is now serving as the exclusive distributor for Joel Gott Wines from Trinchero Family Estates. Also launched were Blue Nectar Tequila, a small batch blue agave tequila, and Belvedere Peach Nectar, its newest flavor in the vodka line.
- Joel Gott Wines include California Zinfandel, California 815 Cabernet, California Sauvignon Blanc and an unoaked Monterey Chardonnay. Gott’s winemaking led to collaboration with Entrepreneurs Roger Scommegna and Charles Bieler on the Three Thieves brand, which in 2005, partnered with Trinchero Family Estates to establish better market coverage. In 2009, Joel and Sarah Gott partnered with Trinchero Family Estates as well, to increase wine distribution and allow them to focus on winemaking and innovation.
- Steve Baye, Vice President of Business Management and Marketing, CDI; Michael Gilbert, Trinchero Family Estates Division Manager; Aaron Augspurg, Trinchero Family Estates, VP Empire Division; Michelle Ortago, Business Manager, CDI; Edgar Garcia, COO & CFO, CDI; Steve Slota, Off-Premise Division Manager, CDI.
- Michelle Ortago, Business Manager, CDI and Jermey Doyle, Trinchero Family Estates, Account Development Specialist.
- Steve Drew, Business Manager, CDI with Blue Nectar Tequila’s Daniel Olech, National Sales Director; Carlos Rios, New York Market Manager; and Chris Leskowicz, Regional Market Director.
- Blue Nectar Tequila is handcrafted in small batches. It is a premium blue agave tequila made in the lowlands of Jalisco, the heartland of tequila country. Available in Silver, Reposado Extra Blend, Reposado Special Craft and Añejo Founder’s Blend.
- Belvedere Peach Nectar is a blend of juicy peaches and apricot combined with Belvedere Vodka using a unique maceration process. The result is a flavor with ripe and aromatic orchard fruit to refresh cocktails. Add a stick of cinnamon or a fresh slice of peach.
- Belvedere Peach Nectar is a blend of juicy peaches and apricot combined with Belvedere Vodka using a unique maceration process. The result is a flavor with ripe and aromatic orchard fruit to refresh cocktails. Add a stick of cinnamon or a fresh slice of peach.